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Hisense FC-403D4AW1

54 Brand Rating	Average Brand
82 Features	Fully-Featured
73 Age	3 Years Old
69 Running Costs	£710 Over 10 Years
72 Kagoo Score	Very Good

Our Verdict:

A fully featured but 4 year old 306L capacity freezer, with ok running costs.

306L	Chest	1,125mm	830mm	May 2015	A+
Freezer Net Capacity	Type	Width	Height	Release Date	Energy Efficiency

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With excellent features but at over 3 years old, we have ranked the Hisense FC-403D4AW1 number 364 in medium freezers and number 890 across all freezers.

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Kagoo Score

Why Has it Scored 72?

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Hisense is an average freezer brand.

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It is over 2 years old and it is likely that newer, better freezers are available. View the latest freezers 2019.

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This freezer has an energy efficiency classification of A+, and its running costs of £710 over 10 years are neither cheap nor expensive compared to the other 1,700+ freezers that we have compared it to. View all energy saving freezers.

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It has some great features:

	Higher than average freezer net capacity
	Larger than average freezing capacity
	Larger than average freezer gross capacity
	Has a thermostat

What is the Kagoo Score?

We calculate the Kagoo Score for each freezer by looking at its reviews, features, popularity, age, value for money and running costs.

The Kagoo Score is an easy way to understand whether the freezer is recommended.

The Kagoo Scores are constantly being updated. As newer, higher spec freezers come to market, the older freezers will gradually have their Kagoo Score reduced.

Features

Key Reasons For and Against

Higher than average freezer net capacity

Larger than average freezing capacity

Larger than average freezer gross capacity

Has a thermostat

Has an adjustable feet

Higher than average noise level

Shorter than average storage time during power failure

Higher Than Average Freezer Net Capacity

Across all the freezers the freezer net capacities range from 22L to 1,000L, and the average freezer net capacity is 190L. The freezer net capacity of the FC-403D4AW1 of 306L is higher than average when compared to most other freezers. It is in the highest 12% of all freezers when sorted by this feature.

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Higher Than Average Noise Level

The FC-403D4AW1's noise level of 42dB is higher than average when compared to most other freezers. It is in the highest 25% of all freezers when ordered by this feature. The noise levels of freezers range from 34dB to 61dB, and the average noise level is 41dB.

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Shorter Than Average Storage Time During Power Failure

The storage time during power failure of the FC-403D4AW1 of only 18h is shorter than average when compared to most other freezers. It is shorter than 70% of all freezers when ranked by this feature. The shortest storage time during power failure of freezers is 2h, the longest is 100h, and the average storage time during power failure is 26h.

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Larger Than Average Freezing Capacity

The freezing capacity of the FC-403D4AW1 of 20kg/24h is larger than average when compared to most other freezers. It is larger than 76% of all freezers when ordered by this feature.

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Larger Than Average Freezer Gross Capacity

Across all the freezers the freezer gross capacities range from 18L to 1,500L, and the average freezer gross capacity is 220L. The FC-403D4AW1's freezer gross capacity of 307L is larger than average when compared to most other freezers. It is in the largest 17% of all freezers when ranked by this feature.

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Has a Thermostat

The Hisense FC-403D4AW1 has a thermostat, which is unusual. 71% of freezers do not have a thermostat.

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Has an Adjustable Feet

The FC-403D4AW1 has an adjustable feet, unlike 80% of freezers which do not have an adjustable feet.

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Age

Hisense FC-403D4AW1 Release Date

May 2015

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When Are Most New Hisense Freezers Released?

Most new Hisense freezers tend to be released between January and March.

That means that most of the latest Hisense freezer technology was released in within the last 3 months, and now is good time to buy. January was the biggest month in 2018 for new Hisense freezers, with three new Hisense freezers released that month. Seven new Hisense freezers were released in January 2017 making it the biggest month that year as well for new Hisense freezer releases. In March 2016, four new Hisense freezers were released making it the biggest month that year for new Hisense freezer releases.

How Fast Do Hisense Freezer Prices Drop After Release?

In the first 6 months after release, Hisense freezers drop in price by 2% on average.

On a typical new Hisense freezer costing £446, by waiting 6 months before buying you could save on average £10.

Running Costs

Hisense FC-403D4AW1 Running Costs

This freezer has an energy efficiency classification of A+, and the average 10 year running cost of the FC-403D4AW1 is £710 based on typical energy prices and usage levels, which is neither cheap nor expensive compared to the other 1,700+ freezers that we checked.

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Europen European Energy Rating

3.2T	Running this freezer over 10 years will generate 3.2 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂).
83	To offset that much CO₂ you would need to plant 83 tree seedlings and grow them for 10 years.

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Sorry, we couldn't find any reviews for the Hisense FC-403D4AW1. However we have checked the rating of all Hisense freezers and the average score is 54.4%.

Hisense FC-403D4AW1 Specification

Key Features

Freezer Net Capacity	306L
Type	chest
Width	1,125mm
Height	830mm
Performance

Noise Level	42dB
Storage Time During Power Failure	18h
No Frost System	No
Climate Class	N (Normal) - ST (Subtropical)
Thermostat	Yes
Star Rating	4*
Freezing Capacity	20kg/24h
Freezer Gross Capacity	307L
Design

Case Design	freestanding
Door Hinge	Up
Colour	White
Control Type	Rotary

Ergonomics

Adjustable Feet	Yes
Indication Light	Yes
Power

Annual Energy Consumption	276kWh
Energy Efficiency Class	A+
AC Input Frequency	50Hz
AC Input Voltage	220V
Energy Usage	0.76kWh/24h
Weight & Dimensions

Depth	672mm
Weight	42kg
Package Weight	48000
Package Height	888mm
Package Depth	693mm
Package Width	1,157mm